It’s week 4, and we’re here for another week of simple, delicious meals to keep your week on track. Here’s what we’re prepping for lunches and dinners this week at our house:
➡️ Bulk Lunch: Chicken Salad with Carrots & Hummus
We’re making this Healthy Chicken Salad to have ready for easy lunches, paired with carrots and hummus. This is a repeat recipe at our house. We add a little mayo with the greek yogurt, but this is DELISH. It’s also a great snack, if you struggle getting your protein in.
Grocery List:
- Cooked chicken breast (or rotisserie chicken)
- Plain Greek yogurt (or mayo if preferred)
- Dijon mustard
- Lemon
- Celery
- Grapes
- Walnuts or Pecans
- Green onion
- Fresh parsley
- Celery Seed (optional)
- Salt & pepper
- Carrots (baby carrots or whole)
- Hummus (store-bought or homemade)
➡️ Dinner #1: Burger Bowls with Garlic Potatoes
Think all the best parts of a burger—without the bun. We’ll do ground beef or turkey over a big salad with pickles, tomato, onion, and your favorite burger sauce, paired with oven-roasted garlic potatoes. We don’t use an official “recipe”, but we’ve linked on you can use as a base if you’d like.
Grocery List:
- Ground beef or ground turkey
- Russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or garlic powder)
- Lettuce or spring mix
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion (or pickled onions)
- Pickles
- Shredded cheese (optional)
- Burger sauce ingredients (ketchup, mustard, mayo) or Primal Kitchen burger sauce
➡️ Dinner #2: Protein Lasagna
This Protein Lasagna is one of our favorites for a cozy dinner that’s still packed with protein and veggies. Plus, it makes the best leftovers for lunches later in the week.
Grocery List:
- Ground turkey or lean ground beef
- Yellow onion
- Squash and Zucchini (optional)
- Garlic
- Crushed Tomatoes
- Tomato Sauce
- Cottage Cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Oven Ready Lasagna Noodles
- Italian seasoning, salt, pepper
➡️ Dinner #3: Chicken Sausage, Potato Fries, Bagged Salad or Brussels
A super simple dinner for busy nights: toss chicken sausage and potato fries in the oven, and pair with a quick bagged salad or roasted Brussels sprouts on the side.
Grocery List:
- Chicken sausage (try to find one with higher protein and lower fat)
- Potatoes (Russet, Yukon gold, or sweet potatoes for fries)
- Olive oil and seasonings for fries
- Bagged salad kit or Brussels sprouts
- Optional: balsamic glaze or dressing for salad/Brussels
Here’s to another week of simple meals that make life easier. Let us know if you try any of these this week!